A FOUR-YEAR old boy has died in a tragic accident at his home in Beswick.

Brandon Clawson is thought to have fallen and stabbed himself in the chest with a knife while making a sandwich on Saturday afternoon.

His horrified mother Andrea Wilson found him bleeding and called paramedics but, despite the best efforts of doctors at Manchester Royal Infirmary, the youngster died that afternoon.

Police were called to the house in Townley Street, where they conducted extensive investigations involving forensic specialists.

They concluded that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Brandon's death.

A post-mortem examination revealed that he died of a single stab wound and the case has now been referred to the coroner's office.

Bread and margarine were left out in the kitchen, suggesting that he had been making himself a sandwich.

Ms Wilson paid tribute to her son, who had two sisters aged eight and nine.

She said: "He was a mischievous, loving and fun boy who I loved very much. I miss him and want him back.

"I can imagine him playing with his uncle Carl and riding his bike. He used to climb in my bed at night and tell me he loved me."

Brandon's death has shocked the local community, and groups of neighbours staged a vigil outside the family home, close to the City of Manchester Stadium.

The garden railings held countless floral tributes, cuddly toys and cards, including one which read: "You were a sweet, loving little boy, may the angels take good care of you."

One poem left by a neighbour reads: "We send a dove of heaven with a parcel on his wings, be careful when you open it, it's full of precious things. Inside are millions of kisses, wrapped in millions of hugs, to tell you that we miss you and that we send you all our love."

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Detectives investigating the tragic death of a four-year-old boy in Beswick, have confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.

"Officers were called to his home on Townley Street at approximately 3.15pm following a report he had sustained a stab injury.

"It is believed Brandon may have been trying to make himself a sandwich in the kitchen of his home when he fell while holding a knife. His mum found him in the kitchen and immediately called for help."